Bay of Plenty slips and road closures: What’s closed this long weekend after storms
Eight properties have been red-stickered after slip or flood damage in the Western Bay of Plenty. Parker said…
Karangahake Gorge and Dickey Flat campsite closed after storm damage
“Karangahake Gorge has been particularly hard hit. You might have seen videos of water rushing through the tunnel…
Dog owner fears he will have to put down 16-year-old pet after barking complaints
“Then the complaints started, and yes, he does bark for about 15 to 20 minutes when I go…
‘Horrendous’: Two women, man dead after shooting at Lake Cargelligo in NSW
When police arrived at the second scene, they found another man and woman with gunshot wounds. Police released…
Elle Fanning ‘in absolute shock’ after first Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value
“To be amongst the beautiful women in this category is truly overwhelming. (sic)” Sentimental Value bagged nine nominations…
Interest rate hikes to come this year – economists shift forecasts after elevated inflation
That brings them into line with market pricing. BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis described inflation as “worryingly…
Mt Manaia among Northland’s green spaces damaged in wild weather
Witten-Hannah said the damage was worse than what had occurred during Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. The closure of…
Auckland restaurant Jadetown Uyghur Cuisine closing its Mt Eden premises amid liquidation
A preferential claim from Inland Revenue of $60,000 is owed. Unsecured creditors are owed $40,000. The company has…
Victoria Beckham hiring new press assistant after Brooklyn family rift
When it comes to the intern role – which will pay between £500 and £1,500 a month –…
Nelson man Corey Innocente jailed after threats to kill police and public in tense standoff
Innocente’s actions prompted the evacuation of an early childhood centre and residents from about 50 nearby homes. He…
Serial scammer Dean McAuley jailed again after cleaning out 91-year-old’s bank account
The court heard that in February 2025 McAuley knocked on the victim’s door and claimed to be “doing…
NZ sharemarket up over 1% after Greenland ‘solution’- Market close
TACO Matt Goodson, managing director of Salt Funds Management, said, “We’ve seen a number of large lines crossed…